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StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
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Sophia Galaté's Debut Album 'For My Own Entertainment' Is Pretty and Pink [Q&A]
November 3, 2025
We got a chance to connect with Galaté surrounding the release of her debut for a deeper look at her multidimensionality and the critical role pink plays in her new era.
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Phoenix James Bares Her Soul in "Nothing Matters"
November 3, 2025
“It’s about the ache of separation, the way physical space starts to erode emotional closeness.”
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HighSchool's Self-Titled Debut Infuses Nostalgia-core Into Modern Rock [Q&A]
November 4, 2025
Wanting to know more we roused the boys up early once morning to dive into, high school popularity, life tips & more:
There I Go: Vincent Mason’s Debut Album Hits the Road and Your Playlists
November 4, 2025
The album is a body of work that bridges Mason’s well-known authentic storytelling with Nashville production, emphasizing the importance of keeping the entire record genuine.
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10 Questions With RIVER on Her Latest Single "I Am Cancer" [Q&A]
November 5, 2025
"I believe that when we’re honest about our fears and insecurities, they can’t weigh us down."
Nikki Kent Casts a Siren Spell in Debut Single "My Kisses In Threes xxx"
November 6, 2025
“My Kisses In Threes xxx” quietly establishes Kent as the “it” girl indie grunge has been longing for.
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BENEE's 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' Is Existentialism in A Pop Package [Q&A]
November 7, 2025
The album is a fiery step into new sounds and perspective for the New Zealand-born, LA-based artist.
Pretty Jane Wants You To Kiss Your Friends
November 7, 2025
Finishing out their EP, "Do You Want Me Around," is an indie rock catharsis of relationship confusion.
PREMIERE: Verzache's "Good guy" Puts A Cheeky Spin on Self-Deprecation
November 10, 2025
In the music video, Verzache plays a janitor with earbuds in, using his mop as a guitar as he cleans after hours.
Annabelle Dinda Explores the Frustration of the Female Experience in "The Hand"
November 9, 2025
Skyrocketing to TikTok virality, "The Hand" has touched listeners worldwide.